East County Magazine
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GET A HEAD START ON SPRING GARDENING AT MASTER GARDENER VIRTUAL SEMINAR MARCH 20
East County News Service February 4, 2021 (San Diego) — Wondering what plants make the most sense for San Diego gardens this year? Want to grow magnificent roses and stunning succulents in the same backyard? Tired of losing your fruits and vegetables to bugs and hungry wildlife? Then master the art of gardening San Diego style with the UCCE Master Gardener
STATE PARKS REOPEN FOR CAMPING
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Jonny Victorino, via Anza-Borrego Foundation February 3, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) — As of February 1, camping is now officially open again at California State Parks, including Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, Cuyamaca Rancho State Park, and Palomar Mountain State Park in San Diego’s inland region. State health rules and social distancing guidelines will apply.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ALPINE’S LIONS TIGERS & BEARS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Photo at left of volunteer measuring animal meals courtesy of Lions Tigers & Bears Feb. 3, 2021 (Alpine) — Veterinary students, animal lovers, high school students getting their volunteer hours in, young and old volunteers are wanted, and needed, at Alpine’s Lions, Tigers & Bears Animal Sanctuary. “Making bear food, helping with landscaping, and office work” are
WALK TO SAVE EL MONTE VALLEY FEB. 6 CALLS ON SUPERVISORS TO BUY LAND FROM HELIX WATER
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2021 (Lakeside) – County Supervisors will vote February10 on a proposal to purchase a 104-acre parcel of land in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley from the Helix Water District. This Saturday, Feb. 6, a “Walk to Save El Monte Valley” will be held by East County Land-Use Watchdogs, a 501c3 nonprofit, along with Save El Monte
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NATURAL GOPHER REMOVAL
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Jamul resident Debbie Merrill sent in this photo, along with a message which reads, “Sending along my Coyote with Gopher image to show this is their natural prey, not pets!” I’ve witnessed a coyote digging a gopher out of its burrow on my own property in La Mesa, which
PROPOSE AT SOAPY JOE’S FOR CHANCE TO WIN WEDDING RINGS AND $10,000
Source: Soapy Joe’s February 2, 2021 (San Diego) – Beloved San Diego car wash chain Soapy Joe’s, known for fun events like the car wash karaoke competition and the Guinness World Record-holding World’s Largest Air Freshener, announces today that it is reprising its award-winning Tunnel of Love event with a pandemic-friendly spin. This year, they are inviting couples to propose at Soapy Joe’s,”Tunnel
BORREGO PALM CANYON: A WONDERFUL HIKE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Source: Anza-Borrego Foundation January 30, 2021 (Anza-Borrego) — With recent rains and even snow in the upper watershed, and thus more creek water flowing down Borrego Palm Canyon, this is the perfect time to head out on the iconic 3-mile roundtrip hike up the Canyon to the first grove. Although you can not enter the palm grove itself, the modified
TERRA AMERICAN BISTRO OFFERS SUPERBOWL FOUR-PACKS TO GO
By Miriam Raftery January 30, 2021 (San Diego)—The NFL Super Bowl is slated for Sunday, Feb.7. If you plan to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup, Terra American Bistro is offering a “Super Bowl Pack for 4” to satisfy your food cravings. The pack costs $49 and serves four. It comes complete with two pounds of
SKIERS FLOCK TO SNOW VALLEY AFTER WINTER STORMS
East County News Service Photo courtesy of Snow Valley January 30, 2021 (San Diego) – Skiing, snowboarding and sledding are classified as outdoor activities during the pandemic, so ski resorts are open. At Snow Valley Mountain Resort in Running Springs, located in the San Bernadino Mountains just north of San Diego, 24 to 30 inches of new snow fell overnight.
PRIVATE IMMIGRATION PRISONS NOT INCLUDED IN BIDEN BAN
By Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service Photo by Miriam Raftery: Otay Mesa Detention Center, where immigrants and refugees are housed January 28, 2021 (Tacoma, Wash.) — President Joe Biden signed an executive order this week ending the federal use of private prisons, but the order does not include privately run immigration facilities, like the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma
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GET A HEAD START ON SPRING GARDENING AT MASTER GARDENER VIRTUAL SEMINAR MARCH 20
East County News Service February 4, 2021 (San Diego) — Wondering what plants make the most sense for San Diego gardens this year? Want to grow magnificent roses and stunning succulents
STATE PARKS REOPEN FOR CAMPING
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Jonny Victorino, via Anza-Borrego Foundation February 3, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) — As of February 1, camping is now officially open again at California
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT ALPINE’S LIONS TIGERS & BEARS ANIMAL SANCTUARY
By Rebecca Jefferis Williamson Photo at left of volunteer measuring animal meals courtesy of Lions Tigers & Bears Feb. 3, 2021 (Alpine) — Veterinary students, animal lovers, high school students getting
WALK TO SAVE EL MONTE VALLEY FEB. 6 CALLS ON SUPERVISORS TO BUY LAND FROM HELIX WATER
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2021 (Lakeside) – County Supervisors will vote February10 on a proposal to purchase a 104-acre parcel of land in Lakeside’s El Monte Valley from the
PHOTO OF THE WEEK: NATURAL GOPHER REMOVAL
By Miriam Raftery February 3, 2021 (San Diego’s East County) – Jamul resident Debbie Merrill sent in this photo, along with a message which reads, “Sending along my Coyote with
PROPOSE AT SOAPY JOE’S FOR CHANCE TO WIN WEDDING RINGS AND $10,000
Source: Soapy Joe’s February 2, 2021 (San Diego) – Beloved San Diego car wash chain Soapy Joe’s, known for fun events like the car wash karaoke competition and the Guinness World Record-holding
BORREGO PALM CANYON: A WONDERFUL HIKE FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
Source: Anza-Borrego Foundation January 30, 2021 (Anza-Borrego) — With recent rains and even snow in the upper watershed, and thus more creek water flowing down Borrego Palm Canyon, this is
TERRA AMERICAN BISTRO OFFERS SUPERBOWL FOUR-PACKS TO GO
By Miriam Raftery January 30, 2021 (San Diego)—The NFL Super Bowl is slated for Sunday, Feb.7. If you plan to watch the Kansas City Chiefs vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers matchup,
SKIERS FLOCK TO SNOW VALLEY AFTER WINTER STORMS
East County News Service Photo courtesy of Snow Valley January 30, 2021 (San Diego) – Skiing, snowboarding and sledding are classified as outdoor activities during the pandemic, so ski resorts
PRIVATE IMMIGRATION PRISONS NOT INCLUDED IN BIDEN BAN
By Eric Tegethoff, Public News Service Photo by Miriam Raftery: Otay Mesa Detention Center, where immigrants and refugees are housed January 28, 2021 (Tacoma, Wash.) — President Joe Biden signed
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